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436562777E7265737B100 wrote: Needless to say, I was upset with the moves. Most of all has to do with VanMeter. No offense, but Marcano and Park are much better all around players and he more than Yoshi should be gone.



As far as Yoshi, nice he had two hits, but he was signed to be a power hitter not a slap hitter. But I can at least understand a platoon with him and Chavis.




I would hope that when Newman returns VanMeter will be gone. However it could be Castillo because Shelton loves to go lefty- righty.

152B2E26352D2D260623342770420 wrote: Needless to say, I was upset with the moves. Most of all has to do with VanMeter. No offense, but Marcano and Park are much better all around players and he more than Yoshi should be gone.



As far as Yoshi, nice he had two hits, but he was signed to be a power hitter not a slap hitter. But I can at least understand a platoon with him and Chavis.




I would hope that when Newman returns VanMeter will be gone. However it could be Castillo because Shelton loves to go lefty- righty.
When Newman returns he must be reinstated from the 60 day IL, so a move will have to happen on the 40 man roster. So VanMeter could be the odd man out.

"Pirates LHP José Quintana is among the most popular pitchers on the trade market right now, sources say, especially after last night’s win over the Yankees. The Blue Jays are one possible landing spot due to Kikuchi’s struggles and Ryu’s injury." - Morosi



https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/15 ... 7609647111



"We have reinstated RHP Yerry De Los Santos from the COVID-19 injured list and added LHP Manny Bañuelos to the 26-man roster.



In addition, we have optioned LHP Cam Vieaux to Triple-A Indianapolis and designated RHP Austin Brice for assignment." - Pirates



https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1544757780673863680

64273E253623322464570 wrote: "Pirates LHP José Quintana is among the most popular pitchers on the trade market right now, sources say, especially after last night’s win over the Yankees. The Blue Jays are one possible landing spot due to Kikuchi’s struggles and Ryu’s injury." - Morosi



https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/15 ... 7609647111


bidding wars are good for the seller.

"Following the first game of today’s doubleheader, we have recalled LHP Eric Stout from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned RHP Roansy Contreras to Indianapolis." - Pirates



https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1545173518857404416



https://www.baseball-reference.com/regi ... out-000eri

So where do all these young up/down AAA/Pirates players live ? Does the team pay for a hotel? And you get docked for it later .







Has anyone made a Documentary on a Baseball player on his way up . Followed and filmed for years etc ? Man, I want to see that.





The Journey 

The PG reported that players were seen hugging Bligh Madris after the game as if he's being optioned.

"We have reinstated INF Kevin Newman from the 60-day injured list and optioned OF Bligh Madris to Triple-A Indianapolis." - Pirates



https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1545507187107274753



"We have also acquired RHP Yohan Ramirez from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Indianapolis. To make room on the 40-man roster, LHP Aaron Fletcher has been designated for assignment." - Pirates



https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1545507591782014983



https://www.baseball-reference.com/play ... yo01.shtml

I would expect Newman will play in order for other teams to get a look at him, and it’s likely to be at 2nd base because Cruz needs to play everyday. How can VanMeter continue to stay on the roster under that circumstance? It’s like he’s in a rubber knife fight: he can’t be cut.

673127333C26363D3027153238343C397B36550 wrote: I would expect Newman will play in order for other teams to get a look at him, and it’s likely to be at 2nd base because Cruz needs to play everyday.  How can VanMeter continue to stay on the roster under that circumstance?  It’s like he’s in a [highlight]rubber knife fight[/highlight]:  he can’t be cut.


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